QDC Group A
QDC Group A jetsprint boats often get over 600 horsepower (450KW) from their 6700cc engines (412 cubic inch). The QDC Group A boats provide close exciting competition with a large field of drivers always challenging for the win. Competition in Group A is often the hardest fought in the championship – who do you pick to be the QDC Group A winner today?
PSP Racing#1NZ/31
DRIVER: Ollie Silverton
Born: 1983
Town: Hamilton
Day Job: Drainage Systems
NAVIGATOR: Amanda Kittow
Born: 1996
Town: Tikokino
Day Job: Farmer
Engine: Magnum Automotive 406 Chev
Hull: Sprintec GFX
Jet Unit: Southern Jet - Sprintec Blueprint
Sponsors: PSP, GJ Gardner Homes, Hynds, Advantage Designer Homes, Drainage Systems Ltd, Magnum Automotive, General Formulations, Newdick Sheetmetals, Sprintec
Radioactive#2NZ/34
DRIVER: Ross Travers
Born: 1969
Town: Wanganui
Day Job: Self Employed
NAVIGATOR: Jackie Hawker
Born: 1982
Town: New Plymouth
Day Job: Self Employed
Engine: Chev 410, 650HP
Hull: Stinger
Jet Unit: 8.5 Scott
Sponsors: Coleman Marine and Performance, BNT Wanganui, Lincoln Sports and Social Club, Stevo's Distributors, Fordell Garage
TNT#3NZ/24
DRIVER: Brett Thompson
Born: 1980
Town: Tauranga
Day Job: Mechanic/Engineer
NAVIGATOR: David Toms
Born: 1958
Town: Poipoi
Day Job: Farmer
Engine: Chec 406 600HP
Hull: Sprintec
Jet Unit: 8.5 Scott
Sponsors: Motor Preparations
Currie Racing#11
DRIVER: Richard Currie
Born: 1981
Town: Clinton
Day Job: Deer Farmer
NAVIGATOR: Gemma Johnson
Born: 2003
Town: Kaitangata
Engine: 406 Chev
Hull: Stinger
Jet Unit: 8 1/4″ Scott
Moist-ER
#22
DRIVER: Matthew Hareb
Born: 1985
Town: New Plymouth
Day Job: Self Employed
NAVIGATOR: Hayden George
Born: 1982
Town: Rongotea
Day Job: Buider
Engine: 700hp Chev
Hull: Burt Speed
Jet Unit: Burt Speed
Sponsors: M Hareb Excavating Ltd, ANZOR, Central House Movers, Easy Moves Building Removal Specialists, Broadway Auto Electrical, PTS Logistics, NZ Building Removals, Land Pro Surveying, Road Runner Manufacturing NZ Ltd, SHAKA Sand Blasting and Painting, Apex Engineering, Hoult Contractors, Landon Motorsport, Top Tune.
Thirsty
#33
DRIVER: Scott Andrews
Born: 1981
Town: New Plymouth
Day Job: Farmer
NAVIGATOR: Blair Smith
Day Job: Oil and Gas
Engine: Ford 410 680hp
Jet Unit: Scott 8.5
Sponsors: M R Andrews Ltd
Tremains Jetsprints
#66
DRIVER: Bryce Baron
Born: 1979
Town: Carterton
Day Job: Dairy Farmer
NAVIGATOR: Kylie Baron
Born: 1979
Town: Carterton
Day Job: Real Estate Agent
Engine: HRE 412
Hull: Stinger
Jet Unit: Scott 8.5
Sponsors: Tremains Real Estate
Big Gear Industries
Venom#77
DRIVER: Kris Rasmussen
Born: 1977
Town: Lepperton
Day Job: Real Estate Agent
NAVIGATOR: Holly Sutherland
Born: 1987
Town: Lepperton
Day Job: Legal Executive
Engine: 650hp+
Hull: Sprintec
Jet Unit: Sprintec
Sponsors: Professionals Real Estate, Attraction Sign & Design, Total Paint Supplies, Spark Metal & Fabrication
Loud 'n' Thirsty#125
DRIVER: Hamish Clark
Born: 1980
Town: Carterton
Day Job: Shelterbelt Trimmer
NAVIGATOR: Lisa Seator
Born: 1975
Engine: 406 Chev 624hp
Hull: Stinger
Jet Unit: Scott 8.25"
Sponsors: Shelterbelt Trimming Services, Ryan's Mechanical Services
Jolly Rogers
#360
DRIVER: Chris Farmer
Born: 1985
Town: Arlington, WA, USA
Day Job: Self Employed
NAVIGATOR: Jen Farmer
Born: 1986
Town: Arlington, WA, USA
Day Job: Self Employed
Engine: 408 695hp
Hull: Sprintec GFX-50
Sponsors:
Haxby Speed & Marine
Lytle Seafoods
Werner Burner Welding & Fabrication
Aquaholic Fishing - Cordova, Alaska
Domino’s Pizza
Gateway Materials
BIT 2 L8
#500
DRIVER: Michael Stephens
Born: 1961
Town: Pahiatua
Day Job: Director of Tararua Heliwork
NAVIGATOR: Jayne McDonald
Born: 1974
Town: Pahiatua
Day Job: Sales Rep
Engine: 412 Cubic inch Chevy Small Block, 650hp
Hull: Sprintec
Jet Unit: Scott 8.5"
Sponsors: Tararua Heliwork Ltd
Performance Industry
Tinny Motors
GIANT OILS #979
DRIVER: Sam Gray
Born: 1987
Town: Carterton
Day Job: Fishing Deck Hand
NAVIGATOR: Neo Broomhall
Born: 2002
Town: Carterton
Day Job: Builder
Engine: 410 CI 695hp
Hull: Stinger
Jet Unit: Scott 8 1/2
Sponsors: Giant Oils & Lubricants ,PCL, GNT Builders, Elite Engineering, My Bride, Mum and Dad